 Press release : Noordhoek announce delivery of Panther Plus Workclass ROV
Expansion of the ROV fleet - Panther Plus
Noordhoek is proud to announce that the company is taking delivery of a light workclass ROV (WROV) to complement the existing fleet of Inspection Class ROV's. The new Seaeye Panther Plus will enable Noordhoek Offshore BV to provide a broader range of additional services to the market.
The vehicle has been designed for all subsea support services, including survey, inspection and construction support services. The features of the vehicle include
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Two hydraulic manipulators (6 function and 4 function)
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10 Thruster configuration for optimum manoeuvrability
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Extended payload capacity (105 kg)
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TMS system with 200 meter excursion option
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Operational down to 1000m MSW
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Dedicated Launch & Recovery system (LARS)
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Multiple channel communication to surface
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Full range of camera's & lighting
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Standard sensors pack
In addition to the standard layout of the vehicle, Noordhoek can provide all the industry standard sensors and tooling as an option to meet the most demanding project requirement.
The first assignment for the vehicle is constant (24hour) touch-down monitoring of a cable between The Netherlands and Norway. Noordhoek has proposed the Panther Plus for Survey projects, pipeline inspection and construction support requirements.
Noordhoek is a worldwide operating subsea contractor providing a wide range of services including diving, ROV and survey services and has been participating in the majority of projects since the beginning of the oil and gas industry within the Dutch continental shelf. The company owns and operates a dynamically positioned class 2 diving support vessel which has an excellent track record operating in the North Sea. Besides its offshore activities, Noordhoek is also active as an underwater contractor in the coastal, harbour and inland civil works.
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